{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 79 - Annessa Rebair - Opening Up the Conversation about Suicide","description":"World Suicide Prevention Day was 10th September 2021, so this episode is very timely.   The suicide statistics are growing at an alarming rate. Worldwide, every 40 seconds another person dies by suicide.   It is probably any parent\u2019s worst nightmare, when they suspect or learn, that their child is contemplating suicide.   So what can parents do to support their child when they feel or know that they are really struggling? Take Care of Our Own Emotions First Start Talking Ask Your Child about their feelings, emotions current situation Listen to their Responses Agree the Next Best Course of Action for Your Child In this episode Annessa offers some comforting and straight forward advice for parents who are confronted with the \u201cunthinkable\u201d. Want to know more? Then Grab a cuppa - and keep listening! ~~~ More about Annessa : Dr Annessa Rebair, Prof Doc, MSc, BSc (Hons), RMN, PG Cert Ed Annessa is a registered mental health nurse and senior lecturer at Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne. She has enjoyed 29 years\u2019 working in the NHS and Higher Education. Annessa\u2019s subject specialties and interests include suicide and loss, spirituality, and compassionate care. Annessa\u2019s Doctoral research (Meeting Spaces: crafting conversations about suicide in nurse education) explored what was needed to have meaningful conversations about suicide. Annessa is a former Trustee and advocate of PAPYRUS, Trustee for Teen Yoga UK and Recoco, Newcastle. She is currently involved in national and regional research about suicide with veterans and the ambulance service. Annessa is also a yoga teacher and qualified leadership coach, she is interested in yoga and healing and is the Director of Connectedness Yoga and Wellbeing Community Interest Company (not for profit). ~~~\u2028 We mentioned PAPYRUS a lot : Prevention of Young Suicide https:\/\/www.papyrus-uk.org\/ There is so much information available for Parents and Young People. If you need further support - either click the link or : Call PAPYRUS HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 Now. ~~~~~ My Anxiety course provides you with support by :\u2028\u2028\u2714\ufe0f Recognising the triggers Understanding Anxiety - and why we don\u2019t want to get rid of it all together Learning a couple of techniques to help you stop a panic attack in it\u2019s tracks How as a parent, you can support your anxious child \ud83d\udccdwww.caigraham.com\/anxiety If you or your child are struggling with your emotions at the minute - then I have a great online course that introduces you to 7 different breathing exercises that a can get you out of many sticky situations : \ud83d\udccdwww.caigraham.com\/breathe * Three Questions to Ask Your Uncommunicative Child : All too often parents say to me : \u201cMy child won\u2019t speak to me\u201d or \u201cI know something\u2019s not quite right - but they won\u2019t tell me what\u2019s wrong.\u201d\u2028\u2028Well, I have a resource for you. \u2028Download this FREE Resource : \ud83d\udccdwww.caigraham.com\/threequestions It will help you reconnect with your child quickly and easily; and in a way that will not drive them to their bedroom to avoid you! ~~~~ If you are looking for support at a deeper level for your child, then please book a call with me. Invariably they might only need a couple of sessions. But if we can give our kids the tools to improve their emotional wellbeing NOW - then you\u2019re more likely to alleviate the longer term damage to their mental health. \ud83d\udccd www.caigraham.com\/teencall Details of all further podcasts can be found on my website : \ud83d\udccdwww.caigraham.com\/podcast Please also have a look at my YouTube channel for additional support. \ud83d\udccd www.caigraham.com\/youtube * If you need to get in touch - Please email me at toolbox@caigraham.com Music Credits : MBB : https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/mbbofficial\/happy ","author_name":"The Parent & Teen Toolbox","author_url":"https:\/\/www.caigraham.com\/podcast","html":"